Hospitals must be prepared to respond to public health emergencies that may create a sudden demand on services. Disaster drills allow hospitals to test response capabilities to these emergencies in real time.
Hospitals are required to conduct drills and exercises for accreditation and/or grant requirement(s).
COVID-19 brought about unforeseen challenges and solutions, forever changing the face of emergency readiness. With gritty determination and endless perseverance, you demonstrated day in and day out how valuable you are to keeping our communities safe and healthy.
REMEMBER, RECHARGE, and RECONNECT “Learn from the past, prepare for the future, live in the present.” -Thomas Monson What health care workers experienced over the last two years will be talked about for generations to come. We suffered professional and personal losses, pushed ourselves beyond our limits, and learned more than we ever expected. Fortunately, […]
The COVID-19 pandemic has challenged health care delivery systems world-wide by straining scarce resources, such as critical care therapeutics, hospital beds and clinical staff, necessitating drastic public health measures.
Ventilator-sharing protocols are essential for hospital disaster preparedness, especially during emergencies that strain critical care resources. By allowing multiple patients to share one ventilator, hospitals can extend care capacity and manage surges in respiratory support needs. These protocols help prioritize patient care ethically and equitably, maximizing survival rates even when resources are limited. Integrating ventilator-sharing into disaster plans ensures hospitals are better equipped to handle large-scale emergencies.